As 2026 started perfectly for us, we return to Gigg Lane as we take on Avro.
Our game on Saturday against Shifnal Town was postponed due to a frozen pitch, resulting from low temperatures across the country in the lead-up to the game.
On New Year’s Day, the Shakers picked up a 6-2 win against Stalybridge Celtic. A wonder strike of a free-kick from Kai Evans made up one goal of his hat-trick. Debutant Lewis Rawsthorn got off the mark, as well as Owen Robinson & Leo Graham, also on the scoresheet.
In Opposition – Avro
Avro are currently on an 8-game winning streak, most recently picking up a 2-0 win on New Year’s Day against Mossley.
They saw their game in midweek at Newcastle Town was postponed due to a snow-covered pitch.
Launched in 1936 as a works team for aircraft manufacturers AV Roe, the club moved in 2017 from their ground in Failsworth to the new Vestacare stadium.
On the Day & In the Ground
Our Matchday @ Gigg guide is available to read to find out everything you need to know going on in and around the ground.
Tickets are still on sale via our ticketing page on our website. Pay on the gate will also be available.
There is no segregation for this fixture, but Avro supporters are asked to purchase their tickets here.
Starkies will be open at the normal time of 12.30pm for supporters to access from the Manchester Road End entrance before kick-off. This will be on a first-come, first-served basis up to capacity, which will be managed on the door. Starkies will remain open throughout the game (for those in the main stand only) as well as after the game.
Matchday Media Coverage
If you are unable to make it to the action at Gigg Lane, we’ll have all the live coverage across our media platforms.
Live Stream: For this game there will be an international stream. This can be purchased here from Friday 12 noon, up until kick-off.
Keep up-to-date with all our video content via the club’s YouTube Channel. Click to subscribe and never miss highlights and match reaction across the season.
Audio Commentary: Roch Valley Radio will be providing commentary for this game (UK only, due to competition broadcasting rules). Join the team from the press box at Gigg Lane. Click here ahead of kick-off to listen live. Audio commentary will be provided for every game of the season, so you will never miss a piece of the action.
Social Media: Our team will also bring you in-depth text commentary via the club ‘MatchDay Live‘ Twitter feed, with team news and half time and full time updates available also on Facebook and feel like you are there with our match galleries and imagery available over on Instagram.
Whatever the weather, wherever you are across the globe, we have you covered.
Up the Shakers!